Waterloo, IL · Monroe County
Area Bulk Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this petition to request relief from specific zoning limits affecting a structure on a Waterloo lot.
What this form is
This application requests relief from specific area and bulk limitations in the zoning ordinance for a proposed structure that has a permitted use in its zoning district. The city asks applicants to complete the petition, explain the request in a letter of intent, and provide supporting materials such as maps or site plans; the form also asks about property details, zoning, prior petitions, hardship, and adjacent owners.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking relief from area or bulk zoning limits for a structure on a Waterloo property should file this petition.
How to submit it
Return the completed petition to the Zoning Administrator at City Hall, 100 West Fourth Street, Waterloo, Illinois 62298, no later than the 15th day of the month before the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The form states a $200 fee plus certification mailing fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for applicant and owner signatures but identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Area Bulk Variance Application and review the instructions before completing it.
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Complete the Petition
Print or type all required information about the applicant, property, zoning, requested relief, and hardship.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include a two- to three-paragraph letter of intent and supporting materials such as maps or site plans.
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Submit to the City
Return the petition to the Zoning Administrator by the stated deadline and include the listed fee and certification mailing fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Bulk Variance Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for applicants and owners, but no notary block. It identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Area Bulk Variance Application?
- Return the completed petition to the Zoning Administrator at City Hall, 100 West Fourth Street, Waterloo, Illinois 62298. The form gives a deadline of the 15th day of the month before the hearing.
- What should I include with the petition?
- The form requires a two- to three-paragraph letter of intent explaining your intentions and reasons. It also requests supporting materials, such as maps, dimensioned site plans, a written explanation, and other documentation.
- What fee does the form list?
- The form lists a $200 fee plus certification mailing fees. It says the total will be provided once finalized.
Need something notarized?
This Area Bulk Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.